Queensland · Suburb Profile

Columbia QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Columbia, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Columbia QLD is 97 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Columbia is $662 per week ($34,424 per year). Median rent in Columbia is $220 per week ($953 per month). Columbia has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Columbia has a population density of 11.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Columbia is $1,584.

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Columbia Population

residents (Census 2021)

Columbia Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$662/wk

$34,424 per year

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Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,584/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Columbia Demographics

Gender Split

Male 59.1% (55) Female 40.9% (38)

Population Density

11.2

people per km²

97 people · 8.7 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,062

Family income/wk

Columbia Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Columbia Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

36.0% 9 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

64.0% 16 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Columbia Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Columbia Religion

No Religion

27.5%

Catholic

26.5%

Anglican

14.7%

Uniting Church

14.7%

Not stated

9.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Columbia Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Columbia Employment

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Employed full-time

38.4% 28 people

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Employed part-time

20.5% 15 people

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Unemployed

5.5% 4 people

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Not in labour force

35.6% 26 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Columbia Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

79.3%

Bachelor Degree

20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Columbia Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

37.0%

Community & Personal Service

25.9%

Professionals

22.2%

Clerical & Administrative

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Columbia Field of Study

Engineering

41.2%

Health

23.5%

Education

17.6%

Management & Commerce

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Columbia Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Columbia Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

15.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

20.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

25.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

15.0%

$4,000+/wk

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Columbia Marital Status

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Married

57.1% 40

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Separated

4.3% 3

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Divorced

4.3% 3

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Never married

34.3% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Columbia Ancestry

English

38.1%

Australian

36.2%

Irish

11.4%

Scottish

4.8%

French

3.8%

Italian

2.9%

Polish

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Columbia School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

36.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

20.0%

Primary — Government

16.0%

Primary — Catholic

16.0%

Secondary — Government

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Columbia Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 170

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Columbia Volunteering

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Volunteer

11.3% 7

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Not a volunteer

88.7% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Columbia Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

31.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

18.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Columbia How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.8%

Bus

9.1%

Did not go to work

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Columbia Car Ownership

1 vehicle

30.0%

2 vehicles

36.7%

3 vehicles

23.3%

4+ vehicles

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Columbia Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

26.1%

3 bedrooms

52.2%

4 bedrooms

21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Columbia Population Mobility

15.1%

moved in the last year

32.9%

moved in the last 5 years

4.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Columbia Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

165

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Columbia Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Columbia Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

8.5%

$300-$399/wk

6.4%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

23.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

19.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Columbia Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.7%

Couple — no children

30.7%

Couple — no children under 15

9.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Columbia Military Service

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Previously served

6.1% 4

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Never served

93.9% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Columbia Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.5% 12

—

Did not provide

81.5% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Columbia Children Ever Born

1 child

20.0%

2 children

40.0%

4 children

40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Columbia Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.4%

5–14 hours

25.0%

15–29 hours

22.2%

30+ hours

11.1%

Did not do domestic work

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Columbia Household Size

1 person

14.8%

2 persons

37.0%

3 persons

11.1%

4 persons

18.5%

6+ persons

18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Columbia Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Columbia Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Columbia Schools

schools nearby

government

924

avg ICSEA score

1,426

total students

Blackheath and Thornburgh College Independent

Combined · Prep-11 · 379 students

965

ICSEA

All Souls St Gabriels School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 431 students

952

ICSEA

Columba Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · Prep-12 · 425 students

926

ICSEA

Richmond Hill State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 191 students

854

ICSEA

Columba Catholic College - St Mary's Campus Catholic

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Columbia Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,062/wk

Median Rent $220/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Columbia

Your weekly income

≈ $8,935/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $1,842/wk

Rent share 10.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Collinsville (Qld)

Income: $638/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $20/wk

Hughenden

Income: $770/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $60/wk

Cunnamulla

Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $95/wk

Brandon

Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $20/wk

Miles

Income: $716/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $20/wk

Queenton

Income: $671/wk Rent: $209/wk Save: $11/wk

St George (Qld)

Income: $776/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $10/wk

Blackall

Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk Save: $63/wk

Columbia vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Humboldt

Pop: 49 Income: $1,321/wk

Amby

Pop: 49 Income: $512/wk

Rewan

Pop: 49 Income: $1,263/wk

Dunkeld (Qld)

Pop: 49 Income: $774/wk

Evergreen

Pop: 49 Income: $850/wk

Glen Echo

Pop: 49 Income: $525/wk

Compare Columbia

Columbia vs Humboldt →Columbia vs Amby →Columbia vs Rewan →Columbia vs Dunkeld (Qld) →

Frequently Asked Questions About Columbia

What is the population of Columbia QLD?

The population of Columbia QLD is 97 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Columbia?

The median personal income in Columbia QLD is $662 per week, or $34,424 per year.The median household income is $2,062 per week.Family income is $2,062 per week.

How much is rent in Columbia?

Median rent in Columbia QLD is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 10.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Columbia?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Columbia QLD is $1,584. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Columbia?

The median age in Columbia QLD is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Columbia a good suburb to live in?

Columbia is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 97.The median income is $662/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30654. All dollar figures in AUD.